Need triceps lifts that are easy on the elbows

[Coppatop]

Title says it all! My elbows (specifically around the inside of the elbow if my palm is upward, and towards the top of the elbow where the triceps meet it) are very sensitive to inflammation, deterioration, and pain. If you could recommend some triceps workouts that are easier on the elbows, that would be great.

Currently I am doing drawbacks, triceps bench, and dips. I used to do a combination nose breaker/pullover/triceps bench (that would be one rep) lift, but that really bothered them.

[IcelandPride]

my elbows are ****ed too... broke the right one pretty brutal 3 years ago and i did not feel any discomfort until now...

[Maloneyyy]

I don't know a exercise that is easier on the elbows but a couple you could try and see what works for you would be Kick backs, skull crushers, tricep pull down (with rope). Out of those I think that the Kick backs and tricep pull downs would be easier on elbows. Let us know how it goes.

[judokamatt]

pushups? are way ezier on my elbows then kickbacks and dips and crushers but my problem is swelling and the tendons popping over the joint when it snaps it HURTS

push ups and bench dips have been doing me very well so far

just my 2 cents worth

[willy-t]

Have similar troubles with elbows when workikng tris. Tricep pulldown using cable machine is best for me. Skullcrushers etc are painful if I go heavy, not sure why this is.

[Coppatop]

I'll throw the pulldowns in. I do kickbacks already, drawbacks are the same thing.

[Al Shades]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=110439931

[Coppatop]

I do use that machine, but I feel like weighted dips may do the same thing, if not better? Those seemed to bother me though.

[Al Shades]

I do use that machine, but I feel like weighted dips may do the same thing, if not better? Those seemed to bother me though.

They're not better for bodybuilding because they require far more stabilization.

More stabilization = less isolation.

Also, with dips, you can't keep your torso perfectly upright, which hits the triceps best. You have to lean forward and put stress on the chest. There's really no way to emulate the amount of isolation you can get on a machine like that in any free weight exercise. That's the fundamental difference between machines and free weights.

[Coppatop]

They're not better for bodybuilding because they require far more stabilization.

More stabilization = less isolation.

Also, with dips, you can't keep your torso perfectly upright, which hits the triceps best. You have to lean forward and put stress on the chest. There's really no way to emulate the amount of isolation you can get on a machine like that in any free weight exercise. That's the fundamental difference between machines and free weights.

Ahh, that's a really good point. While I do concentrate on trying to remain as upright as possible when doing dips, I probably could get more isolation on that machine, provided I watch my shoulders and keep them from doing the lifting.

[jeromedinh]

Title says it all! My elbows (specifically around the inside of the elbow if my palm is upward, and towards the top of the elbow where the triceps meet it) are very sensitive to inflammation, deterioration, and pain. If you could recommend some triceps workouts that are easier on the elbows, that would be great.

Currently I am doing drawbacks, triceps bench, and dips. I used to do a combination nose breaker/pullover/triceps bench (that would be one rep) lift, but that really bothered them.


I would HIGHLY suggest that you dont do any compound movements for tricep workouts e.g. tricep bench, dips, skull crushes, etc.

Stick with cable pushdowns utilizing rope, close grip handle, etc and do high reps (12-20 and yes you can still gain size off high reps). Make sure you warm up thoroughly. I have the same problem on and off.

Plus it wouldnt hurt for you to take some joint supps as well.

[Coppatop]

I usually do heavy tricep bench (8-6-4 increasing weight) and dips between 2 benches with 2 plates on my legs. Tricep bench does bother my elbows, but not as much as it used too (i think better form and wrist wraps helped here). I don't want to cut it out because it is such a great lift. I probably should take some joint supps -- I took this stuff called repragen EX a while ago for my knee, and it helped a lot. Got any recoemendations?

[Coppatop]

I also have a question about a new lift I have been trying -- tricep pushdowns with elbows flared. Apparently it mimics the tricep bench, but it definately feels different to me. There is a picture here : http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/xrep6.htm about 1/3rd of the way down the page.

[inkedouttrucca]

i limit my range of motion for tricepts. espeicially crushers. i dont go below90, and i do a mild weight that i can actually feel the tricept working.